Defect Description For Recall
Chrysler Group Llc (Chrysler) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Ram 1500 Trucks Manufactured Manufactured June 25, 2012, Through December 12, 2012. In The Affected Vehicles, The Coolant Bypass Valve May Stick In A Position That Does Not Allow Coolant To Flow Into The Heater Core. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 103, “Windshield Defrosting And Defogging Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
1500
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V177000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
Without A Properly Working Windshield Defrosting System, A Buildup Of Mositure Or Ice Could Limit The Driver’S Ability To See, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Chrysler Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace Replace The Suspect Coolant Valves Along With An Updated Calibration, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 25, 2013. Owners May Contact Chrysler At 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler’S Recall Campaign Number Is N25.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120625
End Of Manufacture
20121212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
498
Date Owners Notified
20130625
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20130507
Make Campaign Number
N25
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
103